So, what helmet do you guys wear?

[autoentropy]

Hey everybody. Looking for a new helmet. Found a solid deal on an Icon Airmada. Wanted to see if any riders here had experience with them?

Love my Chantilly. They run smaller, so I'd suggest ordering a size up. Bit loud even with all the vents closed, however. That would be my only gripe with it. 

That is really what I am worried about. Wind noise drives me crazy. How does it cut through the wind?

[Guest ChicagoAJ]

Love my Chantilly. They run smaller, so I'd suggest ordering a size up. Bit loud even with all the vents closed, however. That would be my only gripe with it. 

That is really what I am worried about. Wind noise drives me crazy. How does it cut through the wind?

Awesome. I've never actually noticed it getting hung up while riding if that makes sense. If you're not a fan of wind noise though, I don't know if I would recommend it, I usually ride with ear buds in for GPS/music and even on nearly max volume it's still pretty noisy. 
I'm pretty used to it now, I can't really compare it to anything other than my other helmet, a cheap, modular Bilt Air Demon. That was equally as noisy, they could be quiet compared to other manufacturers for all I know. 
 
11/10 for comfort and quality though. 

[bud14]

Bell Revolver EVO modular.  The only thing I don't like is the wind noise.  I've been checking out the new Australian made Vozz "rear entry" helmet, something of a revolutionary design. It will be for sale in the U.S. after it receives DOT certification in April '16. ...may be a little too pricey! 

[lexstar828]

Got a scorpion r2000, didn't fit well.
Got Shoei gt air, hurt my temples.
 
Settled for RF1200, so far so good (with earplugs).

[riding4fun]

Just retired my Arai signet GT helmet and purchased a Shoei RF1200 Beacon in hi viz yellow. Real nice helmet IMO
I thought the Arai was nice but this is better. They actually have them on clearance right now at bike bandit for 394
 
http://assets.motorcyclegear.com/image/path/55241/small/0109-1303-03.jpg
 

[i28]

AGV K5 Enlace in Mat white/black.
First bike and first helmet so I can't compare it to anything else.
 
 
The AGV K5 and the RF 1200 (sold as the Shoei NXR outside of the US) both got 4 star ratings from the sharp helmet ratings. The reason I chose this over the RF 1200 was because it just fit much better in size ML (medium large) than the large size Shoei. The SM, MS, ML, LG sizes they offer are great options instead of just a small, medium, and large.
 
only issue so far has been fogging and that was only during the first time I wore it. YMMV

[Mr.Puss]

AGV K5 Enlace in Mat white/black.
First bike and first helmet so I can't compare it to anything else.
 
 
The AGV K5 and the RF 1200 (sold as the Shoei NXR outside of the US) both got 4 star ratings from the sharp helmet ratings. The reason I chose this over the RF 1200 was because it just fit much better in size ML (medium large) than the large size Shoei. The SM, MS, ML, LG sizes they offer are great options instead of just a small, medium, and large.
 
only issue so far has been fogging and that was only during the first time I wore it. YMMV

Nice! That's a cool looking helmet. I absolutely love the drop down fighter pilot shades on mine; I wouldnt buy another without this feature. 

[i28]

When i tried the helmet, I liked it. I asked them what colors they had it stock besides all black and that was the last one. It is a cool color scheme but I got the idea (somewhere   ) to get some black reflective tape and make it even cooler. Yea, mine came with the drop down visor and it's a badass idea. 
 

[sturso]

I just ordered the Bell Qualifier DLX in the Rally Graphic from RevZilla. Seems like a decent first helmet, and the transition shield really sold me. Oh and out the door at ~$250 seemed like a sweet deal.  Anyone have any experience with this helmet or any advice? Thanks!

[autoentropy]

Got the Schuberth S2 for about $350 on Revzilla, I think MSRP was like $800. First thing I noticed was how light it was. Its actually amazing, I thought the box was empty when I picked it up.
 
I started using it and the buffeting and noise sucked real bad, I couldn't figure it out because this is supposed to be one of the top wind tunnel tested helmets. Figured out it was the windscreen (which I hate anyways) causing turbulence and messing with the aerodynamics of the helmet. Took it off and it cuts through the air. Awesome helmet for a naked bike.
 

[steve45058]

Shoei RF-1200

[Guest ChicagoAJ]

What do you mean the "wind screen?" It has something other than the face shield?

The aftermarket windscreen he put on his bike, I would guess. 

[autoentropy]

What do you mean the "wind screen?" It has something other than the face shield?

The aftermarket windscreen he put on his bike, I would guess. 

Yep, the Puig windscreen that was on my bike. Took it off an the helmet cuts through the wind like a hot knife through butter. Super quiet too. 

[birish21]

Anyone that has the RS-1, how did you fix the liner covering the top vents? I get 0 airflow on the top of my head due to this.

[captainfz07]

I like this one for comfort, air flow, price, and matches fzo7 Grey and blue. For round headahape. HJC CL-17

[chadjcyr]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1 (Black w/Red Stripe)

[noodles]

Scorpion EXO 1200, black and white Freeway graphic. Going to add some EL wire for night rides when I have some time. 
 

[w1ngzer0]

Arai RX-Q with Pinlock Maxvison Visor

[ddog]

Pulled the trigger on a new Shoei rf1200 i got the transitions lens with it for free
holy crap
So much bettef feel and its not truly broken in yet

 
Where did you go to get the lens thrown in?

[sorkyah]

Pulled the trigger on a new Shoei rf1200 i got the transitions lens with it for free
holy crap
So much bettef feel and its not truly broken in yet

Where did you go to get the lens thrown in?

 
i purchased from the helmet center in phoenix.
I was looking at a solid color but they didt have one in my size
since the profit margin on the helmets for them isnt much (~10%) and they really cant discount them much.
the guy i was dealing with offered the transition lens as a compromise(i was getting a dark smoke lens already) for the price increase since all they had in my size was a gray/black valkerie version(100$ upcharge over the solid colours)
 

[yamahappy74]

I'm wondering if any of you have an issue with engine harmonic resonance with your helmets. I used to have a '08 Street Triple but I sold it because the exhaust note around 6K on the tach was causing me serious discomfort and I actually developed tinnitus from it. I got the FZ-07 and it was quiet and I figured that was the end of the problem. Well, as it turns out, I sold my FZ and bought a GSXR 600 instead, but now I'm having issues again. Thing is, it doesn't seem like it's a volume issue. If I ride without a helmet (done for testing purposes), I don't have any problems. No ringing afterward at all. If I ride with the helmet, but no earplugs, I get ringing in my ears. If I ride with my helmet AND earplugs, the ringing is horrible; I'm almost deaf after a ride of more than 20 min. So I'm at a loss. I'm wondering if the helmet itself is somehow resonating with the harmonic frequency of the engine at certain RPM ranges. I didn't have this issue with my Nolan, that I can remember, but I gave that helmet to my wife. I tried it on the other day and I can't even get it over my chin all the way, so either my head grew or it was too small to begin with. I'd hate to buy another helmet (and my wife would kill me) only to find it wasn't the issue.

[Guest ChicagoAJ]

I'm wondering if any of you have an issue with engine harmonic resonance with your helmets. I used to have a '08 Street Triple but I sold it because the exhaust note around 6K on the tach was causing me serious discomfort and I actually developed tinnitus from it. I got the FZ-07 and it was quiet and I figured that was the end of the problem. Well, as it turns out, I sold my FZ and bought a GSXR 600 instead, but now I'm having issues again. Thing is, it doesn't seem like it's a volume issue. If I ride without a helmet (done for testing purposes), I don't have any problems. No ringing afterward at all. If I ride with the helmet, but no earplugs, I get ringing in my ears. If I ride with my helmet AND earplugs, the ringing is horrible; I'm almost deaf after a ride of more than 20 min. So I'm at a loss. I'm wondering if the helmet itself is somehow resonating with the harmonic frequency of the engine at certain RPM ranges. I didn't have this issue with my Nolan, that I can remember, but I gave that helmet to my wife. I tried it on the other day and I can't even get it over my chin all the way, so either my head grew or it was too small to begin with. I'd hate to buy another helmet (and my wife would kill me) only to find it wasn't the issue.

I get some resonance between 4-6k but it's nothing because I have the stock exhaust. Ringing ears is the exactly the reason I'm keeping the stock exhaust too. Try riding with headphones in with some music with med volume just to drown out the exhaust and see if that works. That's what I do. 

[yamahappy74]

I'm wondering if any of you have an issue with engine harmonic resonance with your helmets. I used to have a '08 Street Triple but I sold it because the exhaust note around 6K on the tach was causing me serious discomfort and I actually developed tinnitus from it. I got the FZ-07 and it was quiet and I figured that was the end of the problem. Well, as it turns out, I sold my FZ and bought a GSXR 600 instead, but now I'm having issues again. Thing is, it doesn't seem like it's a volume issue. If I ride without a helmet (done for testing purposes), I don't have any problems. No ringing afterward at all. If I ride with the helmet, but no earplugs, I get ringing in my ears. If I ride with my helmet AND earplugs, the ringing is horrible; I'm almost deaf after a ride of more than 20 min. So I'm at a loss. I'm wondering if the helmet itself is somehow resonating with the harmonic frequency of the engine at certain RPM ranges. I didn't have this issue with my Nolan, that I can remember, but I gave that helmet to my wife. I tried it on the other day and I can't even get it over my chin all the way, so either my head grew or it was too small to begin with. I'd hate to buy another helmet (and my wife would kill me) only to find it wasn't the issue.

I get some resonance between 4-6k but it's nothing because I have the stock exhaust. Ringing ears is the exactly the reason I'm keeping the stock exhaust too. Try riding with headphones in with some music with med volume just to drown out the exhaust and see if that works. That's what I do. 

I was thinking about trying that. I recently found these bluetooth wireless headphones. Maybe I'll give them a shot. https://www.getkanoa.com/?gclid=CIKfu4WlhMsCFYIBaQod8OgPIw 

[Guest ChicagoAJ]

I get some resonance between 4-6k but it's nothing because I have the stock exhaust. Ringing ears is the exactly the reason I'm keeping the stock exhaust too. Try riding with headphones in with some music with med volume just to drown out the exhaust and see if that works. That's what I do. 

I was thinking about trying that. I recently found these bluetooth wireless headphones. Maybe I'll give them a shot. https://www.getkanoa.com/?gclid=CIKfu4WlhMsCFYIBaQod8OgPIw

I just run cheapo "sport" headphones from eBay that clip on my ears, best thing I've found for use with a helmet (ear buds always fall out). I bought 5 pair for like $6 shipped. I just put my phone in my jacket pocket and run the wire under the jacket or my shirt. Gets the job done.  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/In-Ear-Sports-4-1-Earphone-Earbuds-Hook-Headphone-Headset-Good-FE-/231820047299?var=&hash=item35f98d33c3:m:mxVt5SBdZOgeJ2h72xUbrtg
 

[bigdaddybane]

I've been riding with Arai for more than 10 years ... presently have Corsair V and older but still great Signet GT.